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BG 50

The lightest gasoline-powered handheld blower in the STIHL lineup.

The reasonably priced BG 50 blower is perfect for homeowners seeking a compact tool for yard waste and leaf cleanup. It boasts a lightweight and ergonomic design, a fuel-efficient engine, toolless air filter access and an upright fuel tank for easier filling. With the highest power-to-weight ratio in the STIHL gas-powered line, the BG 50 handheld blower combines dependability and quality with affo...Read More

*Newton is the force needed to accelerate 1 kg of mass at the rate of 1 m/sec2.
**Tested in accordance with ANSI 175.2 standard. All specifications provided by Andreas STIHL AG, as of April 2016.

Model Features

Purge Pump Primer
The purge pump primer feature enables the user to prime the carburetor with fuel, enabling easier starting. The purge pump primer is designed in a way that the operator cannot flood the machine by priming the carburetor too many times. Flooding the engine is still possible if the choke is not removed after the engine fires.

Built in the USA
Indicates products that are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components.

Standard Features

Common Features for Handheld BlowersView the features common to many STIHL handheld blowers.

Important Information

Note: STIHL recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and may void your STIHL warranty. Learn More…

WARNING! Improper use of any power tool may cause serious
or fatal injury. Read, understand and follow carefully the operating
and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products.

STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL Dealers are for distribution in the United States only.

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STIHL recommends a mix of 50:1 high-quality 89 octane or higher unleaded gasoline to STIHL engine oil. This same mix ratio should be used during break-in.

The latest advance in gasoline can technology is here with No-Spill® fuel containers. Featuring a special treated body for low permeation, thumb-button flow controls for easier pouring, and a wide and stable base design to reduce upsets, No-Spill® fuel containers help ensure that the gasoline goes into your tank, not on the ground or into the air. Fill even smaller-sized tanks without spilling – flow stops automatically when the tank becomes full. With 1¼-gallon, 2 ½-gallon and 5-gallon sizes available, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs. Ask your local STIHL Dealer about No-Spill® fuel containers. Don’t settle for anything less.

Meets California Air Resources Board Phase II requirements for sale or use in California. No-Spill® gasoline cans are tested and certified to ASTM F-852-99 standard specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use and our diesel and kerosene cans are tested and certified to ASTM F-976-02 standard specification for portable kerosene and diesel containers for consumer use.

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BG 50 Description

The reasonably priced BG 50 blower is perfect for homeowners seeking a compact tool for yard waste and leaf cleanup. It boasts a lightweight and ergonomic design, a fuel-efficient engine, toolless air filter access and an upright fuel tank for easier filling. With the highest power-to-weight ratio in the STIHL gas-powered line, the BG 50 handheld blower combines dependability and quality with affordability.

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BG 50 is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 247.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mitch9400 from Great Lightweight Blower at excellent price!This blower works great and is the perfect match for my situation. I use it to clean off my mower and driveway after each mowing. It starts easy, is lightweight and has exceptional blowing ability for its size.

Date published: 2017-08-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by BearWhisperer from Light weight and easy to useThis unit is very friendly for all ages! Originally purchased with my 88 y/o father in mind, the extra weight of the easy compression model was out of the question. This machine starts easily without too much effort! We love it!

Date published: 2017-08-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by joeR from great for the $ price $To start off you make sure when you start the blower started with the choke on until it shuts off without giving it any gas then put the choke off started again with no throttle and let it idle for half a minute or so and then it will run like a top. Most people are not used to running power tools or gas equipment so they just flooded out in this one for some reason gets flooded fast so the process is easy if you follow those steps it will run great every time and we'll start up easily. I use this blower because it's lightweight and easy to carry around in my car bigger blowers always will will blow harder but this one gets the job done just fine. I'm in Florida and I help my neighbors and other people mow their lawns plus I work for a lawn company for over 10 years so I know what a good blower does this blower is perfect for the price and will not let you down because stihl makes good equipment

Date published: 2017-07-31

Rated 2 out of 5 by Madmax from Lasted two usesI bought it used it to put it away then went to use it the second time and pull string did nothing just pulled out and doesn't retract didn't pull hard didn't beat on it just failed I was very displeased with it hadn't got around to taking it back just hasn't been worth my time

Date published: 2017-07-27

Rated 1 out of 5 by Lee8004 from Very hard to start and won't stay running.I have had nothing but trouble since I bought it. I have been back to the dealer twice and they adjusted the carb. Next time I use it same problem. Dealer said they are cold blooded. I wouldn't have bought this if I had known I would have these problems. I thought paying more for a stihl would be better. Never again.

Date published: 2017-07-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mikie from Excellent qualityIt is very reliable and always starts easily when I need it. I have used it a lot for several things. It is very useful around the house & in the yard.

Date published: 2017-07-27

Rated 4 out of 5 by Fredkrueger100 from Very light yet very powerfulThis blower is pretty light and yet has a lot of power. I can easily blow off just about anything I need with ease. My dad has an older stilhl that has been used extensively and it is still going strong. I would highly recommend this blower if you are looking for a very dependable blower that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Plus I bought a 6 pack of stihl oil and they extended my warranty to 4 years! Can't beat that.

Date published: 2017-07-25

Rated 3 out of 5 by Fieldmower from Good blower but hard to startHad this blower for a year or so. Next to impossible to start. Just has a really tough time starting. Once it's started it runs fine. Took it to the dealer and they messed with it. Didn't help at all

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STIHL IS THE NUMBER ONE SELLING BRAND OF GASOLINE-POWERED HANDHELD OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT IN AMERICA.*

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*A majority of STIHL gasoline-powered units sold in the United States are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components.